Sony Clie Peg Sl10 Handheld Operating Instructions

Chapter 3
Exchanging and updating data
using a HotSync
® operation
This chapter describes how to select HotSync® operation options and how to perform
a HotSync operation via USB cable, infrared communications port, or network. Other
advanced HotSync operations include how to use file link functions and how to
import data from Windows applications.
Contents
What is a HotSync® operation? .............................................. 102
Performing a local HotSync
® operation with the USB cable ... 103...

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What is a HotSync® operation?
A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that allows you to
synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. With
just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIÉ
handheld application data with the Palm
™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data
on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your
computer, or install add-on applications.
1Synchronize the Date Book,...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with
the USB cable
This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the USB
cable (local HotSync), assuming that you have performed all the necessary
preparations and installations for your CLIÉ handheld and your computer.
For the required preparations and software installation, and for information
on performing a HotSync for the first HotSync operation, see the Read This
First...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with the USB cable
If a message stating that the selected COM port is not available is
displayed
Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall
the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and re-install it.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
A shortcut menu is displayed.
2Make sure that Local USB is selected.
If it is not...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software duplicates Date Book, Address Book,
To Do List, and Memo Pad applications on your CLIÉ handheld, so you can
view, enter, and modify data stored on your CLIÉ handheld with your
computer. You can also import data from Windows software onto your CLIÉ
handheld.
Starting the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software
Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software icon on...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ components
1List pane
Displays the records in the current Desktop application.
2Application Launch bar
Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to
open its associated application.
3Install Tool icon
Displays the Install Tool dialog box to select the application you want to
install on your CLIÉ handheld the next time you perform a...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
Setting the HotSync® setup options
You can change how to start the HotSync®
 Manager or make the local
HotSync settings.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and select Setup from
the shortcut menu.
The Setup dialog box appears.
2Click the General tab to select one of the following options.
If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting:...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
3Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and
adjust the options as needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync® operation via modem” on page 114 for more
information.
4If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to
display the network settings and adjust the options as
needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync® operation via a network” on page 120 for
more information.
5Click OK. 

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Advanced HotSync® operations
Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit)
What is a “Conduit”?
For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how
records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a
“conduit.” By default, a HotSync
® operation synchronizes all files between
your CLIÉ handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software.
In general, you should leave the settings as they are to...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
4Click Change.
The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears.
5Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click
Do nothing.
6Click OK.
7Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other
applications (or users).
8Click Done.
Notes
•Any change in the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings....